Sea distance from Los Angeles to Jebel Ali
The sea route from Los Angeles (United States) to Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates) is about 11,225 nautical miles, which is 20,790 km or 12,918 statute miles. The route transits Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz. That is about 55% longer than the direct great-circle line, because the practical route follows coastlines and shipping lanes.
Voyage time by boat speed
Time underway is distance divided by speed. These are continuous-passage figures with no stops or weather margin.
| Boat and speed | Time underway |
|---|---|
| Sailboat, conservative (5 kn) | 93d 13h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 77d 23h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 58d 11h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 46d 19h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 31d 4h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 23d 9h |
Planning estimate, not navigation
This distance is computed over the open Eurostat shipping-lane network. It is a realistic passage length for planning, but your sailed distance will differ with weather routing, currents, draft, and the exact berths you leave from and arrive at. Always verify against official charts.
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Open this route in the plannerFrequently asked questions
How far is Jebel Ali from Los Angeles by sea?
About 11,225 nautical miles (20,790 km / 12,918 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Strait of Malacca and Strait of Hormuz. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from Los Angeles to Jebel Ali?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 77d 23h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 46d 19h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 23d 9h. Add margin for weather, currents, and stops.
How is this distance calculated?
It is computed over the open Eurostat global shipping-lane network, the same kind of network freight routing tools use. It is a realistic planning estimate, not a navigation product: your sailed distance will vary with weather routing, draft, and the exact harbors you use.
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